This article describes the method and the development of microdata simulation modeling over the past two decades. After tracing a brief history of this evaluation method, its problems and prospects are assessed. The effects of this research method on the development of the social sciences are examined. (JAZ)

Analyzes a teacher training course taught for two subsequent years in Italy in which students investigate how computers can be used as tools to improve the learning process. The course topics examined, working method adopted, and results obtained are discussed, and suggestions are made for training present and future teachers. (Author/MBR)

This article describes a model for implementing a microcomputer education program and identifies its common benefits. It identifies and defines key program elements: enlistment of community support, needs assessment, identification of goals and objectives, selection of appropriate materials, preparation for implementation, implementation,…

A telecommunications course was used to provide training to nearly 500 pre-/in-service teachers at more than 20 separate locations throughout South Carolina. The course consists of two components: a televised lecture and a hands-on session supervised by a facilitator at each location. Various aspects of the course are described. (JN)

Compares and contrasts the approaches taken by museums and schools in computer education. Reviews representative museum computer programs as "Keyboards for Kids" for preschool children of the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia and the teacher training project of Boston's Museum of Science. Offers perspectives on expanded program options.…

Discusses computer uses in science classrooms, cautioning teachers not to put a "screen" between students and the natural world. Teaching about computers (rather than teaching with computers), teaching students to appreciate computers as tools, and computer strengths are among the topics considered. (JN)

Six practical computer-oriented classroom activities are presented. They include making cryptograms using the search-and-replace function of word processors, making a frame for a Logo picture, examining Atari POKE commands, and comparing equivalent commands on different microcomputers. Also indicates the usefulness of marking on monitors with…

Intelligent relationships with people are among the goals for tomorrow's computers. Knowledge-based systems used and being developed to achieve these goals are discussed. Automatic learning, producing inferences, parallelism, program languages, friendly machines, computer vision, and biomodels are among the topics considered. (JN)

Computer Science and related majors have seen a decrease in enrollment across the country in recent years. While there are several theories behind why this may be the case, as educators in many areas of computing and information technology, this is a trend we should attempt to reverse. While it is true that many children are "computer literate",…

The number of students enrolling in computer science programs is decreasing. The number of women enrolling in computer science is also decreasing. What isn't decreasing, however, is the need by companies for their employees to enter the workforce with computer knowledge. In answer to these decreasing numbers and increasing demands, computer…

If teacher education institutions are to train computer-literate teachers, more money must be spent on increasing instructional computing facilities, computer support staff, new faculty, and staff development for existing faculty. Promising teacher education programs are noted, and actions that will help institutions prepare for this new area are…

Describes a number of educational and cultural enrichment programs, including some that provide classes in computer and science-oriented courses, designed to supplement and expand upon what urban students learn in public schools. Provides addresses of programs in several cities. (AOS)

Discusses what industry is looking for in college-level, computer-oriented programs, curricula, instruction, and graduates. Comments from various industry and college personnel are provided. A listing of the 15 top-ranked graduate and undergraduate computer science programs (including criteria used in the rankings) is also provided. (JN)

Describes insights and attitudes toward computer-based learning which developed during design of "Computer Power," an introductory programming curriculum for junior high, high school, and junior college students. Learning and thinking, computer power meta-goals, and computer power subject matter goals are highlighted. (EJS)

Focuses on the computerization of the Gibault High School Library in Waterloo, Illinois, discussing the development of microcomputer programs to expand services in the area of library skills instruction and search strategy methods. Hardware, software, finances, personnel, and planning considerations are noted. (EJS)